Cryptic crossword clue
Fast moving, retaining border’s leading role 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PRIMACY

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The straight part
We know that "leading role" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading role = primacy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRIMACY mean?

PRIMACY noun
  1. The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
  2. Excellence; supremacy.
  3. The office, rank, or character of a primate, it being the chief ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church
  4. The office or dignity of an archbishop

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